1980 Beechcraft King Air C90 for sale

1980 Beechcraft King Air C90

Multi Engine Turboprop

FOR SALE
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Location Manassas, VA
Total Time 9,467 hrs
Engine SMOH 3,942 hrs
Seats 8
Serial # LJ-0923
Reg # N385EM
Cruise 215 kts (398 km/h)
ICAO Type BE9L
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Garmin G600NXI Pilot side G600 Autopilot GTN 750 GTN 650 Garmin Radar Dual Garmin Transponders ADSB Out

Description

BLACKHAWK CONVERSION, Phases 1-4 inspections 2/2024 - MAKE OFFER

Propeller

Hartzell 4 Blade Props Left propeller: overhauled Sept 27, 2016 1654.9 SPOH Sn FY3206 Right propeller: overhauled Aug 30, 2018 1361SMOH Sn FY4749

Interior

Refitted in 2018 - Club seating arrangement in grey leather, with fold out card tables. Aft belted lav. Double lanyard entrance door cables. Good Condition.

Inspection

Landing Gear: Overhauled 2019 • Phases 1-4 inspections March 2024 * Phases 1 & 2 Underwasy • 9000 cycle fuselage inspection per 53-10-00, figure 601 • outflow and safety valve cleaning • L & R pneumatic filter cleaning • L & R Chip detector continuity checks • L & R fuel filter replacement • igniters inspection • L & R engine mount isolators inspection, New Engine Mounts • L & R flow control solenoid filters cleaning • Instrument filter replacement • Pressurization control filter replacement and housing cleaning • 200 hour lubrication • L & R starter/generator brush checks • Boots in very good condition

Modifications / STCs

Cabin Air Conditioning

Dual Heated Windshields

22 CU Ft. Oxygen System

Dual Cabin Tables

Lavatory Dual Sliding Doors

Polarized Interior Windows

Engine Sync. (not in service)

Auto Feather

TAWS

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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About This Beechcraft King Air C90

This 1980 Beechcraft King Air C90 (N385EM) is a 8-seat multi engine turboprop with 9,467 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 King Air C90 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $259,900 to $1,582,867.

The King Air C90 cruises at 215 kts (398 km/h) with a range of 1,060 nm (1,963 km) — suitable for regional and medium-distance travel. Service ceiling of 28,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $330/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $800/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $150,000. With 9,467 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (3,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 9,467 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (3,500 hrs)
Budget $900 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft King Air C90 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
8
Cruise Speed
215 kts (398 km/h)
Max Speed
226 kts (419 km/h)
Range
1,060 nm (1,963 km)
Ceiling
28,100 ft (8,565 m)
Max Weight
10,100 lbs (4,581 kg)
Useful Load
2,700 lbs (1,225 kg)
Fuel Capacity
384 gal (1453 L)
Fuel Burn
60 GPH (227 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
3,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT King Air C90

Fuel Burn
60.0 GPH
~$390/hr
Variable Cost
$800/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$150,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$350,000
every 3,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT King Air C90. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N385EM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Manassas, VA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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